A career without limits
As the nation’s flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain.
It’s something we’ve been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world’s first international scheduled air service between London and Paris.
This originality has been in our blood since day one. It’s the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues.
So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in far‑flung places, a job at British Airways is yours to make.
We know great things can happen when you’re inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day, which is why, at British Airways, the sky is never the limit.
The role
Head of Product, Execution
As Head of Product for Execution, you’ll be responsible for leading the delivery of complex digital products from strategy through to live operation, ensuring plans translate into real outcomes on the ground.
This is a senior, hands‑on product leadership role. You will work closely with engineering, delivery and operational teams, staying close to product tooling, delivery cadence and execution detail to ensure products are delivered predictably, safely and at pace.
What you’ll do
- Own the product execution strategy, ensuring roadmaps are delivered effectively and at scale
- Lead and develop product teams focused on delivery, execution and operational outcomes
- Work day‑to‑day with engineering and delivery teams to shape solutions and unblock progress
- Ensure product plans are realistic, sequenced and aligned to delivery capacity
- Manage delivery risks, dependencies and trade‑offs across a complex portfolio
- Use delivery metrics, tooling and insight to monitor progress and drive improvement
- Align stakeholders across product, technology and operations to maintain momentum
- Ensure products are operationally ready, supported and delivering intended value
- Drive continuous improvement in execution through better ways of working and tooling
What you’ll bring to British Airways
- Strong hands‑on experience leading product delivery and execution in complex environments
- Practical understanding of how digital products move from idea through build to live service
- Confidence working closely with engineers, delivery leads and operational teams
- Ability to balance strategic direction with detailed execution oversight
- Strong delivery focus with a bias for action and accountability
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Calm, resilient leadership style suited to fast‑paced delivery environments
Your experience
- Proven experience as a Head of Product or senior product leader with execution accountability
- Experience delivering large‑scale digital products in operational or technology‑led environments
- Experience working in agile, product‑led organisations
- Hands‑on experience with product and delivery tooling
- Track record of improving delivery predictability and outcomes
- Experience working in large, complex organisations is advantageous
What we offer
We believe that all the people who work with us should feel valued for the part they play. It’s one of the reasons our rewards go far beyond a competitive salary.
From the day you join us, you’ll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights. You’ll also receive up to 30 discounted ‘Hotline’ airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family.
At British Airways you’ll have the chance to take on new challenges and move forward in a way that feels right for you. We encourage all those who work for us to consider opportunities right across our business to help you develop and progress.
We never stand still, and we don’t expect our people to either.
Inclusion & Diversity
At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work.
Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we’re committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We’re looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.
